"semi-funny" meaning in All languages combined

See semi-funny on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From semi- + funny. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|funny}} semi- + funny Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semi-funny (not comparable)
  1. Partially funny. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: semifunny

Alternative forms

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